School rugby should not be compulsory and tackling needs to be outlawed – here’s the evidence: David Fuentes Prieto/Shutterstock Rugby has a higher rate of injury than most other sports frequently played in schools in the UK. It is a collision sport where players purposefully tackle each other, which can result in serious injury, such …
Iran protests: majority of people reject compulsory hijab and an Islamic regime, surveys find: Iranian women have taken to burning hijabs in protest at the death of Mahsa Amini. Twitter A young woman’s death in custody in Iran on September 16 has sparked nationwide protests. Mahsa Amini’s fatal injuries resulted from an arrest and beating …
South Africa in the news: Make Covid-19 vaccination compulsory in South Africa — Legal experts: Secondly, South Africa’s state of disaster allows for introducing regulations that can make vaccination mandatory. Once again, however, a court order will be required to give effect to such a …: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘Never stop dancing!’ You will …
Making vaccination compulsory for NHS frontline workers likely to make patients suffer: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock The NHS has been struggling for years with chronic underfunding and staff shortages. COVID has only made matters worse. Health Secretary Sajid Javid is now warning that NHS waiting lists for non-emergency operations and procedures could grow to 13 million up from …
Compulsory vaccination: what does human rights law say?: Halfpoint/Shutterstock The UK government has opened consultations on mandatory vaccination for frontline health and social care staff in England. The plans could require vaccination against COVID-19 and flu for workers who come into contact with patients and those receiving care. A policy like this will have implications …
Compulsory COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria? Why it’s illegal, and a bad idea: Emmanuel Osodi/Majority World/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Two states in Nigeria – Edo and Ondo – recently announced compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations for adults. Even after a court restrained the Edo State government from going ahead, it insists the order stands. The Federal …
South Africa in the news: Government discusses compulsory Covid jabs for certain sectors: Health Minister Joe Phaahla says that while he does not believe a general regulation forcing all adults to be vaccinated is on the cards, there are discussions that mandatory vaccinations might be …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa arrests 7 suspects …
South Africa in the news: Government discusses compulsory Covid jabs for certain sectors: Health Minister Joe Phaahla says that while he does not believe a general regulation forcing all adults to be vaccinated is on the cards, there are discussions that mandatory vaccinations might be …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa arrests 7 suspects …
Studying maths post-GCSEs aids brain development – should it be compulsory?: Teenagers who stick to maths beyond the age of 16 have greater levels of certain brain chemicals that are critical for cognitive development, according to new research from the University of Oxford. The researchers, led by cognitive neuroscientist Roi Cohen Kadosh , found that …
Should COVID vaccines be compulsory for care home staff? Experts debate: The UK government has announced that COVID-19 vaccination will become mandatory for staff working in care homes for older people in England. Staff will be given 16 weeks to get the vaccine. If they don’t get the jab, they will be redeployed from frontline …
Time to make nature studies a compulsory school subject – before it’s too late: pp1/shutterstock The UK government is reported to be seriously considering making “nature studies” a compulsory subject for all pupils. It’s a move that was recommended in the recent government-commissioned Dasgupta review, a detailed analysis of the “economics of biodiversity”. The review …
Measles: should vaccinations should be compulsory?: Measles virus. Design_Cells/Shutterstock Following a measles outbreak in Rockland County in New York State, authorities there have declared a state of emergency, with unvaccinated children barred from public spaces, raising important questions about the responsibilities of the state and of individuals when it comes to public health. Measles virus …
South Africa wants to make history compulsory at school. But can it?: Teacher training in South Africa is under enormous pressure. Shutterstock South Africa’s minister of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has released a report from a ministerial task team that recommends a major overhaul of the history curriculum at schools. Most of the debate …
South Africa in the news: Scrapping maths as a compulsory subject is bad news for South Africa – Expert: The Department of Education recently announced its proposal to remove mathematics as a compulsory pass subject in grades 7, 8, and 9, causing concern among education experts in South Africa. Speaking to the City Press, Grahamstown …